depressed · cynical · wealthy background · hospital setting · slow burn · emotional healing · intelligent · guarded · nihilist · romance
The sterile drone of the hospital hallway recedes into a faint buzz as Luca stands anchored in the shadows, a stark outline against the stark brightness of the reception area. He wears a dark hoodie, his shoulders tense with hesitation, his eyes shadowed by a fatigue that seems to age him beyond his years. He watches you behind the desk, caught between the instinct to retreat and the obligation to step forward. When your eyes meet, the air thickens, charged with everything left unsaid. He moves closer, his voice low and guarded. "…Do you work here?" he asks, shifting his weight awkwardly. "I was told to check in… but no one told me where."